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You Won’t Believe What OpenAI’s New SearchGPT Can Do – Is Google Finished?
KillerStartups
July 29, 2024
The KillerStartups weekly newsletter is back this Monday after our 2024 special.
As always, please support the newest Featured Startups, as many are looking for feedback and just starting out!
Our team packed a lot into this newsletter, so let’s get into it!
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Featured Startups
KillerStartups’ Mission is to help entrepreneurs achieve the next big thing. Our role is to connect you with founders you can help, and founders who can help you!
When we featured Uber in 2010, Founder Travis Kalanick might have still been your driver.
Uber raised their first $1.6MM three months after we featured them. $4.9B later, we are still proud to have discovered them.
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Our question to you is: How can YOU help these companies?
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30-Second News Picks
Our 30-Second Summary:
Switzerland is leading a major shift, requiring all government software to be open-source. This will boost transparency, innovation, and efficiency.
It can also reduce costs by cutting down on proprietary software expenses. By embracing open-source, the Swiss government can tap into global tech talent. This can help meet unique technological needs and build public trust.
Advances in AI and tech like 5G and IoT are part of the transformation. Quantum computing is on the rise, promising to solve complex problems. As we rely more on online platforms, cybersecurity is crucial. AI tools like ChatGPT are becoming essential for device maintenance.
Demand for smart tech like VR glasses and fitness bands is growing. User-friendly, reliable, and secure tech is now a top priority for consumers.
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Our 30-Second Summary:
IBM just blew past market expectations with its Q2 earnings report.
This success is mainly due to increased client investments. IBM is now planning to enhance its Watsonx platform and open access to its 'Granite' AI models.
Shares went up by 3% in after-hours trading, contributing to a 12% growth this year. Q2 software earnings rose by 7%, hitting $6.74 billion.
The cloud and cognitive software segment saw a 6% increase to $5.65 billion.
IBM's 'AI Book of Business' reached $2 billion, with $1 billion added in Q2 alone. On the flip side, IBM lowered its annual forecast for consulting revenues due to decreased earnings in that area. Total Q2 earnings were $15.77 billion, with profit per share at $2.43, beating predictions of $2.20.
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Our 30-Second Summary:
On July 19, 2024, CrowdStrike released a sensor configuration update for its Falcon platform on Windows systems.
The update aimed to enhance security against new cyber threats but instead caused a system-wide crash, leading to blue screens of death (BSOD) on numerous devices. The logic error in the update impacted millions of devices, causing major disruptions across various sectors globally.
Global Impact: Around 8.5 million devices were affected, including those in critical sectors like air transport, hospitals, and financial institutions. The incident caused flight cancellations, disrupted hospital operations, and financial losses estimated in billions.
Recovery Efforts: Restoring affected systems required manual intervention, with technical staff needing to reboot and fix each machine individually.
Lessons Learned:
Testing is Crucial: Early and thorough testing can prevent such catastrophic failures. This incident showcases the importance of robust testing protocols to identify and fix bugs before updates are deployed.. What are your thoughts?
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OpenAI’s SearchGPT Prototype—Google Killer:
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Notes From KillerStartups Staff 👀
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